Everyday Home Ownership: Maintenance and Repair

Danny Lipford discusses home repairs with Laura Saltman.

Owning a home often involves tackling common maintenance and repair chores around your home. Recently Access Hollywood entertainment correspondent, Laura Saltman, received a helping hand from Danny and Allen to solve some nagging problems on her home in Los Angeles.

Toilet Repair

Toilets that run constantly or don’t flush properly are a common problem. Solutions include:

Heating/Cooling System Maintenance

The heating/cooling system on your home needs periodic maintenance as well. To keep your HVAC system running properly, be sure to have it inspected by a trained professional at least once a year. In addition, the homeowner should perform the following routine maintenance:

Replace the air filter every 1-3 months with a high quality filter.

Pour a cup of bleach in the air conditioner condensation drain line at least once a year to keep mold and mildew from forming and clogging the pipe.

Other Tips from This Episode

Simple Solutions with Joe Truini:Vacuuming Small Spaces

Shop vacs are great, but they’re not designed for delicate vacuuming tasks, such as cleaning a keyboard. To solve this problem, insert a small rubber hose in the vacuum crevice tool, and seal up the remainder of the opening with tape.

Best New Products with Jodi Marks:Husky HydroSurge Pressure Washer

The Husky HydroSurge electric pressure washer has a unique dual tube wand that allows you to dispense soap at high volume, then clean the surface at high pressure (1600 PSI). The Husky HydroSurge is available at The Home Depot.

Thinking Green with Danny Lipford:Homemade Rain Barrel

Rain barrels are a great way to save and store water for use on your lawn or garden. While commercial models are available, you can also make your own rain barrel from a plastic garbage can. Watch our video on How to Make a Rain Barrel for Your Yard to find out how.

One Comment on “Everyday Home Ownership: Maintenance and Repair”

Thank you for the hint, bleach in the condensation drain line. My house was taken over with mold this year. I hope this will help.

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